Adherence to Mediterranean diet and physical activity practice in general population: an intersectional analysis of inequalities by sex and economic status
In this study, inequalities in adherence to MD were modest, mainly by sex and with low discriminatory accuracy, suggesting that population-wide interventions, complemented by attention to sex differences, may be more appropriate than targeted strategies. In contrast, low PA was markedly higher in women with ED than in men without. This highlights the importance of intersectional inequalities in PA and the need for universal policies that also prioritize socioeconomically disadvantaged women.
Authors
- Lluís Zacarías‐Pons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7968-0819)
- Ruth Martí‐Lluch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7320-9521)
- Glòria Mateu‐Figueras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2477-2764)
- María Buxó (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7165-7737)
- Josep Puig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2791-6599)
- Josep Garre‐Olmo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7817-0814)
- Rafel Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7970-5537)
- Glòria Reig‐Garcia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3893-4231)
- Alícia Baltasar Bagué (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3238-7866)
- José Manuel Fernández‐Real (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7442-9323)
- Joan Martínez-Sancho
Institutions
- Universitat de Girona (ES)
- Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (ES)
- Red de Investigación en Actividades Preventivas y Promoción de la Salud (ES)
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (ES)
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (ES)
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (ES)
- Institut Català de la Salut (ES)
- Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1727223
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00